Description
A delightful soft and spongy chocolate cake, perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a simple treat at home. Its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Grease and flour two 9-inch pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; beat at medium speed until well combined.
- Gradually add boiling water to the batter; it will be thin, but that’s fine!
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, baking, cake recipe, soft cake